{"id":535,"date":"2026-10-05T11:38:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=535"},"modified":"2026-10-12T14:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T13:07:04","slug":"big-toe-joint-pain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/msk-conditions\/big-toe-joint-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Toe Joint Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Big Toe Joint Pain<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">Big toe joint pain is caused by stiffness and reduced movement in the joint at the base of the big toe.<br><br>It is a common condition that usually improves with the right self-management and footwear changes.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image535_a2025a-8a:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image535_a2025a-8a:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image535_a2025a-8a.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image535_a2025a-8a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image535_a2025a-8a img.kb-img, .kb-image535_a2025a-8a .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image535_a2025a-8a size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Big-toe-pain-Square.jpg\" alt=\"Big toe pain Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Big-toe-pain-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Big-toe-pain-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Big-toe-pain-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/Big-toe-pain-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-hallux-limitus-and-hallux-rigidus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">These conditions cause pain and stiffness in the big toe joint.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d85d9088 fsb-style-show-front\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f51514ec\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6c4b488c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6c4b488c\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>Hallux Limitus<\/strong><br>Reduced movement in the big toe joint<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-bd28413b\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bd28413b\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Hallux Rigidus<\/strong><br>Severe loss of movement or no movement at all<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-big-toe-joint-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes big toe joint pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-535_045f90-e3 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-535_045f90-e3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-535_045f90-e3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f17617c9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Common Causes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5\">\n<li>Ill-fitting or poorly styled footwear (e.g. high heels, thin soles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being overweight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent increase in activity levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-impact activities (e.g. running, jumping)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight or weak muscles in the lower leg or foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injury to the toe or foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foot deformity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arthritis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underlying medical conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e40c2965\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e40c2965\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Signs and Symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7\">\n<li class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8\">Pain and stiffness in the big toe joint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling around the joint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased joint size due to bone formation (may feel firm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-do-to-help-myself\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do to help myself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to try to work out what leads to your pain. Avoiding the causes or triggers of painful symptoms is one of the most important parts of helping your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consider the following options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons535_280c18-53 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_280c18-53{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_280c18-53{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons535_280c18-53 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-535_c3c16a-70 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_c3c16a-70 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-535_c3c16a-70 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_c3c16a-70 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-535_c3c16a-70\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fbb06a6f gb-headline-text\">Footwear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4e0c3d37 gb-headline-text\">The shoe style you wear should accommodate the width and shape of your foot and have semi rigid soles- avoid narrow, pointed shoes. The heel height should be between 1cm and 4 cm and preferably have a firm fastening such as lacing. Try to avoid shoes that cause you more pain.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons535_6eb8ce-7f .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_6eb8ce-7f{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_6eb8ce-7f{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons535_6eb8ce-7f alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-535_c94cb0-f1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_c94cb0-f1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dadbe8;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-535_c94cb0-f1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_c94cb0-f1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-535_c94cb0-f1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2c8d3d78 gb-headline-text\">Modify activity levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-edb15c1d gb-headline-text\">It is good to keep moving and exercising but you may benefit from considering alternative ways of keeping active temporarily. Lower impact activities such as cycling or swimming may be a good option for you. If this does not help, a period of rest may be suitable.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons535_fb9730-19 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_fb9730-19{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_fb9730-19{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons535_fb9730-19 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-535_ae7d96-bc .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_ae7d96-bc .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-535_ae7d96-bc .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_ae7d96-bc .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-535_ae7d96-bc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bb239c7b gb-headline-text\">Ice packs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-16164d59 gb-headline-text\">Apply an ice pack to the painful site for 20 minutes, 2-3 times daily (ensure ice is not applied directly to the skin- a cloth may be a useful barrier).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons535_999599-21 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_999599-21{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_999599-21{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons535_999599-21 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-535_73b9ee-6e .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_73b9ee-6e .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dadbe8;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-535_73b9ee-6e .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_73b9ee-6e .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-535_73b9ee-6e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d912d09f gb-headline-text\">Aim for a healthy body weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d7864aee gb-headline-text\">Being overweight increases pressure and strain to the affected area and could reduce your chances of successful resolution. If you need support with this please speak with your GP or the Get Moving service.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons535_e4a2ea-77 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_e4a2ea-77{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_e4a2ea-77{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons535_e4a2ea-77 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-535_d6905a-93 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_d6905a-93 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dce8f3;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-535_d6905a-93 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_d6905a-93 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-535_d6905a-93\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ed3201c4 gb-headline-text\">Pain medication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-de12efbc gb-headline-text\">Some pain medication may help to reduce your symptoms and help you to move more comfortably. Discuss this with your Pharmacist or GP.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:6%\"><style>.kt-svg-icons535_8bdcc0-49 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_8bdcc0-49{justify-content:center;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons535_8bdcc0-49{justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons535_8bdcc0-49 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-535_db95a4-cf .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_db95a4-cf .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:45px;background:#dadbe8;border-width:0px;border-radius:20%;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-svg-item-535_db95a4-cf .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-535_db95a4-cf .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:18px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-stacked kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-535_db95a4-cf\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:94%\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a089775c gb-headline-text\">Being patient<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-63268ce2 gb-headline-text\">This is not always easy but we know it may take time for symptoms to settle.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-535_a82de7-86 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-535_a82de7-86 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-535_a82de7-86\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-76403128 alignfull\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e96f198e gb-headline-text\">Excercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a2999119 gb-headline-text\">Watch the videos below and follow the exercises as advised.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull zoomer is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-63326995 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"big_toe_joint_pain_-_towel_stretch\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1232010738?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9dcc4a36 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Towel Stretch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"big_toe_joint_pain_-_gastrocnemius_stretch\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1232010736?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cafc7c1a gb-headline-text\"><strong>Gastrocnemius Stretch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"big_toe_joint_pain_-_soleus_stretch\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1232010678?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-26c05793 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Soleus Stretch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull zoomer is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-27fff69e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"big_toe_joint_pain_-_foot_doming\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1232010680?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-307bb38b gb-headline-text\"><strong>Foot Doming<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"big_toe_joint_pain_-_towel_scrunches\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1232010679?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a4a720ca gb-headline-text\"><strong>Towel Scrunches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"big_toe_joint_pain_-_toe_motion\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1232010688?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5d8ef808 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Toe Motion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-50356cec gb-headline-text\">What if my symptoms fail to resolve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Follow the self-management advice and complete the exercises regularly. If symptoms are not improving or are getting worse after 6 weeks, contact your podiatry team for advice .<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-81225620\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-81225620\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eaf5f5f1 gb-headline-text\">NHS 24 MSK Help app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Free app with further exercise guidance and self-management support for MSK conditions. Available on the App Store and Google Play.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/iphone\/search\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1028\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/appstore.png\" alt=\"Download on the App Store\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/appstore.png 525w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/appstore-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-1027\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/googleplay.png\" alt=\"Get it on Google 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